Hobbes

Hello,
Hobbes here I'm a philosopher, I help people try to find deeper meaning in life. (1588-1679), date I was born and died if you were wondering. I'm real different I am contentious old coders who dabble in everything, I had to flee France because antagonized every political party in Britain. I am pessimistic; I believe that all humans’ acts are motivated by self interest and the quest for power. I think that being nice is not just a bad idea, its impossible! In the state of nature there should be no law, no morality, no property, and only one natural right, the right to protect oneself.
It's just the nature of oneself. I state that people originally will form a government because if there need for protection, in exchange for their safety. If you do what you are told then you will not be harmed, and you don't even have the right not to be killed, for no matter what ruler does, it does not constitute violation of the contract. The ruler will define good and evil for his country, the ruler can do no wrong because lawful and unlawful, good and evil are merely commands merely the will of the leader.
You should concede your rights to the government, in return for your life.
Thank you,
Hobbes.